FAQs

At Guerriero Brothers, we pride ourselves on our quality customer service and making sure the client is informed throughout the whole project. Below you'll find our most commonly asked question regarding our masonry, construction and property maintenance services. If you do not see your question answered below, please fill out our Contact Us Form and we'll answer any question you might have.

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Insurance Fact: If you hire someone to work on your home and they do not carry Workers Compensation or Liability Insurance and they or someone else is injured on your property. You, the homeowner are liable and can be sued by them.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes, we are licensed and fully insured. We maintain Unrestricted Contractors Licenses and Home Improvement Licenses.

Do you require a deposit or down payment before beginning work?

We may require a deposit, depending on the size and duration of the job. We also may require a deposit if we are special ordering custom materials for you. We will let you know in the quote if a deposit is required.

When is final payment expected?

Final payment is expected when the job is complete.

Where do you do business?

We service residential and commercial customers in Massachusetts and Southern NH.

How long have you been doing this kind of work?

We have been working in the construction and masonry business for over 20 years. Our father was a mason and we proudly carry on his tradition of quality service.

Yes, we offer commercial snowplowing services for property maintenance and commercial contracts. We do not, however, offer residential snowplow services at this time.

Do you offer landscaping services?

Yes, a gorgeous landscape design enhances the beauty of our masonry work. We will often landscape around a walkway, wall or stairs, which we have created. We want to make our clients dreams a reality.

What is hardscaping?

Hardscaping is the use of Wood and Masonry products to enhance your landscape. Walkways, Retaining walls, Stairs, Planters, Gazebos and Trellises are all examples of Hardscaping.

Will you do smaller masonry repairs on existing stairs and walkways?

Yes, we handle both small and large repairs. It is very important to maintain your property. A small repair, if not addressed can become a large and costly repair.

Why waterproof masonry, isn’t it durable?

Masonry is very durable, but it is porous and is not 100% waterproof. Which is why, we offer waterproofing and sealing services for masonry. Waterproofing and sealing masonry is important and will help extend the life of your masonry. The products that we use to seal are commercial grade and are not available to the general public and are a much better product than what can be purchased at a home improvement store.

Who supplies the appliances when building an outdoor kitchen?

The customer supplies the appliances when we do an outdoor kitchen build. We will custom build your outdoor kitchen around your dream grill.

Are the products you use safe for the environment?

Yes, most masonry products are natural stone products which can be recycled and last longer.

Have you ever done restoration work?

Yes. We have restored numerous properties, including churches. Visit our gallery for samples of our work.

Can you match the existing brick or stone that I already have and just repair it to minimize the cost?

Yes, if your steps, wall or walkway is structurally sound, we will repair only what needs to be repaired. We will work with you to try and find a product that closely matches what you already have.

How long does an average job take?

It all depends on the size of the job. All of our work is done with quality and efficiency in mind.

I have heard masonry work is really dusty. Will it make a big mess?

We understand that this is your home and we work very hard to maintain a clean job site. There will be some dust and dirt involved, but when the dust settles, your dream patio; walkway or wall will be well worth it.

What is veneer?

Veneer is adding brick, stone or cultured stone to a face. The face could be a house, steps, fireplace or chimney. Veneer can be applied to dated, older masonry to give your home a fresh new look.

What is cultured stone?

Cultured stone is a stone manufactured in a factory. It is often used for veneer. Cultured stone is made of concrete and is very durable. Because this product is manufactured, there are many different styles, colors and shapes available. It is more affordable than natural stone.